Interview with Jean-Paul Tsotsos, Interim CEO of Chesapeake Gold Corp.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/chesapeake-gold-tsxvckg-world-class-leverage-to-precious-metals-resurgence-5006

Recording date: 27th March 2024

Chesapeake Gold (TSXV:CKG) presents a compelling investment opportunity for those seeking exposure to a large, high-quality gold and silver resource with significant exploration upside. The company's flagship Metates project in Mexico boasts one of the world's largest undeveloped gold and silver deposits, with over 18 million ounces of gold, 500 million ounces of silver, and 4 billion pounds of zinc in the Measured and Indicated category.

The key to unlocking the value of this massive resource lies in Chesapeake's innovative oxidative leach technology, which has the potential to significantly reduce capital costs and improve the overall project economics at Metates. Chesapeake CEO Jean-Paul Tsotsos stated, "With the technology at Metates, we've shown that we're able to reduce the actual capital to build it – it's actually at a level of $360 million right now which is an executable level internally." 

The company has demonstrated the effectiveness of its oxidation process on Metates ore in extensive lab-scale test work, achieving gold recoveries with a target of 70% in the current phase of testing.

In addition to the Metates project, Chesapeake's Lucy project has shown promising initial drill results, with multiple intercepts of high-grade gold mineralization starting from surface. The company is taking a systematic approach to drilling at Lucy, focusing on areas with existing trench data and geochemical anomalies to better understand the controls on mineralization and the extent of the resource.

Chesapeake is well-funded to advance both the Metates and Lucy projects in 2024, with a cash balance of $22 million. The company's strong financial position provides a competitive advantage in the junior mining space, enabling it to systematically de-risk and build value across its portfolio of Mexican gold assets.

The macro environment for gold is also favorable, with the precious metal surging to multi-year highs in recent weeks due to cooling inflation data and expectations of a Fed pivot in monetary policy. Many analysts are forecasting a bull market for gold in 2024 as real interest rates move lower and recessionary concerns mount.

Mexico has a long history of mining and remains one of the world's top producers of precious and base metals. While the current administration has taken a more nationalistic approach to resource development, the upcoming presidential election in June 2024 could usher in a more business-friendly regime. Regardless of the election outcome, Chesapeake is well-positioned to work with state and federal governments to advance its projects while delivering benefits to local communities and stakeholders.

With a large resource base, innovative processing technology, promising exploration results, and a favorable macro backdrop for gold, Chesapeake Gold offers investors a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a potentially significant re-rating as the company advances its Mexican gold projects in 2024.

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